Brief Talk Podcast – A Brief Talk with Yocisco

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In this episode of the Brief Talk Podcast, host Unb Tim welcomes Cisco from Yocisco, a brand that originated as an online magazine for gay men of color and evolved into a successful underwear line. Cisco shares his journey from being a go-go dancer to launching his brand, discussing the challenges of representing people of color in fashion, the importance of body diversity, and the current trends in men’s underwear. The conversation also touches on masculinity, gender expression, and the need for inclusivity in the fashion industry. Cisco emphasizes the brand’s commitment to confidence and representation, while also sharing insights from his experiences in the go-go dancing scene.

Takeaways

Yocisco started as an online magazine in 2007.
Cisco transitioned from go-go dancing to entrepreneurship.
The brand focuses on catering to gay men of color.
Challenges include representation and inclusivity in fashion.
Body diversity is a key focus for Yocisco.
The brand offers a range of products including swimwear.
Cisco emphasizes the importance of confidence in fashion.
The conversation highlights the evolution of masculinity.
Less judgment in the community is needed.
Future collaborations and discussions on masculinity are planned.

Titles

From Go-Go to CEO: The Yocisco Journey
Breaking Barriers: Fashion for Gay Men of Color

Sound Bites

“I lost everything, man.”
“I saw a hole in the market.”
“We just need less judgment.”

Links:

Store –
- http://www.yocisco.com
Social
- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yoscico
- BlueSky – https://bsky.app/profile/yocisco.bsky.social
NOTE – if reading this after the show has dropped, sometimes the account gets deleted by the social media site.

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